Problem Changing Permissions of Folders and Files; e.g. read, write

On Windows 7 we have UAC which I have set to notify me only if others want to make changes to reduce the popups.

I am the only user, the administrator, logged in as such and yet changes that I make to folder and file permissions do not "stick." Changes are apparently made but they default back to Read Only for example even when I uncheck the block.

There seems to be a whole lot of paranoia regarding security of the system which really prohibits me from taking full advantage of the PC. I have sold legacy programs on my systems and when I attempt to change the file (.exe file) properties I am prohibited. The error message cites a .pif file is missing or otherwise in use!

Kegobeer,

The file is an .exe file which I compiled with Fortran and installed using Installshield. I run fine with XP. I amruning in compatibility mode. The program writes to new files created in the same folder.

The .exe file is in a subfolder called HTRF75 created by Installshield.

The folder is called HtrfSoftware also created by installshield.

The HTRFSoftware folded is located in C:/Program Files

The Installshield installer was created on a 32 bit system and the compiler is a 32 bit Fortran compiler. My Windows 7 system has a 32 bit operating system.

If I run the program without XP compatibility the output files are placed in a separate compatibility folder within HTRF75. This can be avoided I run the program in with XP compatability.

I understand that folders within Program Files probably inherit their properties from the Program Files folder. However, as the administrator I should be able to override the inherited properties, at least this is logical to me.